Dharmendra and Hema pair created a blast on Diwali, made a big record at the box office

Dharmendra-Hema Malini: There are only a few days left for the festival of Diwali (Diwali 2024), hence preparations are going on all around. Every year many films are released on the occasion of Diwali, which entertain the audience. This year also two films are going to be released, which include Bhool Bhulaiya 3 and Singham Again. But today we are going to tell you about that Hindi film which was released on the big screen 52 years ago on the occasion of Diwali, and that film has changed the definition of Hindi cinema. Dharmendra and Hema Malini were in lead roles in this film. Let us know which blockbuster film it was.

Amazing performance of Hema-Dharmendra pair on Diwali

The film we are talking about was released in the year 1972, whose name is Seeta Aur Geeta. This film was released in theaters on 17th November and that year Diwali was made on 5th November across the country. In such a situation, Sita Aur Geeta was considered the most successful film of that time due to its release around Diwali. The pairing of Dharmendra and Hema was very much liked in this film, Hema had a double role in the film. Apart from Dharmendra and Hema Malini, Sanjeev Kumar was also seen in the film. Sita Aur Geeta became the highest grossing film of that year.

Popular movies of Dharmendra and Hema

Hema Malini is a real life couple, but people also liked their onscreen couple a lot. Apart from Sita and Geeta, this couple has worked in many films. Which includes Raja Rani, Dharma Aur Kanoon, Patthar Aur Payal, Maa, Antak, Tinku, Jugnu, Charas, Pratigya Dream Girl. Apart from this, their pairing was also seen in Sholay, whose dialogues are still on people's lips. Let us tell you, Hema Malini has taken a break from films. But Dharmendra was seen in Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani in 2003 and Teri Baton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya in 2024.

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